Seychelles Bulbul

The breeding season of the Seychelles Bulbul usually begins at the start of the monsoon, around October to January, although breeding can occur at any time. It builds a circular nest out of palm fibres, leaves, twigs and moss in a forked tree branch, usually 10 m or more above the ground. Two whitish eggs with spots are usually laid per season, although in most cases only one chick is successfully raised to fledging age. Incubation lasts for 15 days and fledging occurs 21 days after hatching, but young fledglings will accompany adults after fledging, possibly to learn foraging skills.

The Seychelles Bulbul is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Seychelles Bulbul, Hypsipetes crassirostris, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. The species is related to the Comoro Bulbul. It is a common endemic species of the Seychelles, breeding on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette as well as some smaller islands. The Seychelles Bulbul is social, living in pairs, family groups or small flocks in forest and woodland from the sea to the mountains on granitic mountains. More

Unlike many endemic birds, Seychelles bulbul or the Merl in Creole, are not in any immediate danger of becoming extinct. You can see them on all the largest islands from sea level to high altitudes in gardens and scrub, although they are particularly common in old woodland. They are noisy and aggressive birds, usually seen in small groups, with a range of chattering or squawking calls. More

The breeding season of the Seychelles Bulbul usually begins at the start of the monsoon, around October to January, although breeding can occur at any time. It builds a circular nest out of palm fibres, leaves, twigs and moss in a forked tree branch, usually 10 m or more above the ground. Two whitish eggs with spots are usually laid per season, although in most cases only one chick is successfully raised to fledging age. More

The Seychelles Bulbul is rather a common sight on most of the Seychelles islands. The noisy bird is in no immediate danger and has a growing population standing around 20 000 at present. More

The Seychelles Bulbul is common across the Seychelles. Order: Passeriformes Family: Pycnonotidae Bulbuls are medium-sized songbirds. Some are colourful with yellow, red or orange vents, cheeks, throat or supercilia, but most are drab, with uniform olive brown to black plumage. Some species have distinct crests.There are 130 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in the Seychelles. More

The Seychelles Bulbul is rather a common sight on most of the Seychelles islands. The noisy bird is in no immediate danger and has a growing population standing around 20 000 at present. It is known as the Merl in the local Creole language and lives in areas where there are loads of shrubs such as forests and manicured gardens. The Seychelles Bulbul normally nests in shrubs with its characteristic round nest made from twigs and grass. More

* Seychelles Bulbul, noisy groups of up to 6 seen on Mahe and Praslin. * Seychelles Magpie Robin, 2 on Aride and 6 on Cousin, all were very confiding and photogenic. * Seychelles Warbler, 12 or so on Aride and 6 on Cousin performed down to arms length. More

rarest birds: the Seychelles bulbul, fruit pigeon and the black parrot. The island has some fantastic beaches like Anse Lazio, Anse la Mouche, Anse Volbert... More

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example the Seychelles Bulbul (Hypsipetes crassirostris), which lives only in the Seychelles. Most species live in low-lying areas, only a few choosing to inhabit high altititudes like mountains. One Bulbul which seems to like high altitudes is the Flavescent Bulbul, (Pycnonotus flavescens) which can be found at heights of 3,500 meters in mountain forests of Borneo, including Mount Kinabalu National Park. Bulbuls and are said to be familiar garden-birds in countries where they are found. More

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world's rarest birds: the Seychelles bulbul, fruit pigeon and the black parrot. In Praslin you can also see how black pearls are being cultured at the only oyster farm in the Indian Ocean. Get lost in the artwork of Praslin artist George Camille depicting the colourful Creole culture by using various mediums. He is well known in London and Paris as well. The intrigue of the island goes hand in hand with the luxury one can experience here as well. More